Lilium canadense
Lily (Species) Canada Lily
Most commonly found in parts of North America, the Canada Lily has similarities to the Martagon Lily, except it has a thinner stem. The flowers appear in Summer, and are nodding, downward-facing blooms, often several to a stem, and are usually yellow, but sometimes brick-red.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Lily (Species) Canada Lily
Latin name
Lilium canadense
type
Bulb
family
Liliaceae
ph
6.1 - 7.3 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Lilium canadense
Most commonly found in parts of North America, the Canada Lily has similarities to the Martagon Lily, except it has a thinner stem. The flowers appear in Summer, and are nodding, downward-facing blooms, often several to a stem, and are usually yellow, but sometimes brick-red.
Propagating by seed
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Seeds can be sown in compost in early spring, but may take up to 5 years to flower.
Propagating
From Late Summer TO Early Autumn
Lilies can be propagated by removing and planting bulblets, scales or offsets in Autumn. For more details on how to plant lily bulbs check out @MikeTheGardener's video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/43ClflHR7vQ
Planting
From Early Autumn TO Early Spring
Bulbs are usually planted in Autumn, but can be sown until Spring. Bulbs that have been prepared for forcing can be sown in Summer. For more details on how to plant lily bulbs check out @MikeTheGardener's video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/43ClflHR7vQ
Flowering
From Early Summer TO Late Summer
Lilies flower from from early Summer to late Summer